- Date Of Birth: July 24, 1953
- Date Of Death: November 15, 2019
- State: Connecticut
Esther Ruth Johnson Mancarella, 66, of Cromwell, Connecticut passed away November 15, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 24, 1953, Esther was raised by her late parents, Edward and Ruth (Woike) Johnson of Cromwell.
After graduating from Cromwell High School, she attended Wesleyan University, obtaining a Bachelor of Fine Arts and subsequently a Master of Education. A dedicated mother, she stayed home to raise her three children before becoming a beloved art teacher at several schools in the Middlesex community and Cromwell school system.
Esther was known for her gentle, loving nature and generous spirit. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Melinda and Eric Cruanes of Essex, CT, and Carole and Stefan Milan of Ossining, NY; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Jessica Mancarella of Stonington, CT; their father Tom Mancarella; and her grandchildren Caleb Cruanes and Roman and Xavier Milan.
